Andre Johnson says Texans need Bill O’Brien’s ‘loud’ fire

The Texans’ first-year coach has already made an impact on the best player in franchise history.

O’Brien was a force Saturday, running up and down the field, yelling louder than pumped-up music, and regularly pushing the Texans to sharpen their execution during the first day of minicamp.

For the once-frustrated Johnson, consistently seeing and hearing the team’s new coach was a welcome change.

“I love it. It’s great,” said Johnson, who returned to action after a two-month holdout. “The one thing that I like about him — and I think that’s the thing when I first met him — he’s straight up with you.

“He will let you know what needs to be heard. He’s not just going to tell you what you want to hear. I love his demeanor. It’s fun. I think just his whole attitude and everything he brings is a lot of fun.”

O’Brien can also be intense. For a team that was often too soft in recent seasons and was plagued by poor execution in 2013, having a fiery, loud coach has initially shaken up the Texans.